A new voice joined the tense exchange as Druid Huang Kun approached Cai Yan, her finger leveled accusingly at Long Su.
"Sister Cai, he is the one responsible for the slaughter of the black-skinned wolves," she declared, her conviction bolstered by the confirmation of her tamed wolves.
Cai Yan's lips pursed in contemplation, her gaze settling on Long Su as she addressed him directly.
"Long Su, I must inquire—did you, by chance, hunt down a pack of black skin wolves yesterday?"
Tian Rong, unable to contain his simmering resentment, interrupted with a bitter tone. "Captain Cai, there's no need to be polite to this deceitful lord. Only someone like him would dare steal our prey."
Long Su, grasping his bone staff with unwavering confidence, surveyed the five individuals arrayed before him.
A hint of amusement played across his features as he offered a bold confession.
"Indeed, I am responsible for the fate of those black skin wolves. And if you take issue with that, I suggest you make your grievances known."
Though Long Su had cultivated a reserved demeanor, preferring to avoid unnecessary conflict, he was not one to endure repeated disrespect.
If words alone could not settle the dispute, he was more than prepared to let his actions speak for themselves.
Cai Yan's facade of calm shattered as Long Su's blunt admission to slaying the black-skinned wolves hung in the air.
Her eyes narrowed, a sense of betrayal creeping into her features.
Huang Kun, her voice shaking with anger, could no longer contain her outrage. "You vile undead lord! It was you who stole our prey!" As a druid who mainly focuses on using the wolves
Her fury was only magnified by the potential growth her own companions had been robbed of.
Long Su met her ire with a smile. "Watch your words, little druid," he retorted, his voice echoing across the tense silence.
"My soldiers and I fought tirelessly to vanquish those beasts. Now tell me, how do you claim ownership over prey you never once laid eyes upon during the battle?"
Tian Rong, the knight and stalwart defender of his companions, stepped forward to challenge Long Su.
"We discovered the pack first, and it was by our efforts that the wolves were weakened. The magic core is rightfully ours, as are the remnants of the beasts themselves."
Long Su, a sinister smile playing upon his lips, met Tian Rong's fervor with a simple, taunting question. "And if I refuse to hand over these prizes, knight, what recourse do you believe yourself capable of taking against me?"
As the atmosphere crackled with tension, it became abundantly clear that the path to resolution would not be traversed without consequence.
Both parties stood their ground, unwavering in their conviction, as the sun bore witness to the unfolding confrontation.
"I hope you can be wiser, Long Su. We out number you five to one in this wilderness."
Huang Kun, her face contorted with disgust, interjected, "We've been more than kind, allowing a wretched undead lord to walk freely for this long."
Long Su couldn't help but chuckle at their threats. "Ha! It seems you have yet to learn your place in this world. Your hunting party has grown too bold without the firm hand of a lord to remind you."
His skeletal warriors materialized from the shadows, encircling the Silver Wings Hunting Group in a suffocating crescent.
The Black Ice Skeletons emerged firstly from behind trees, their figures cast in eerie, slanting sunlight, and the Skeleton Warriors formed a semi-circle around the hunting group , their iron armor clanking ominously.
The girls of Starfire exchanged uneasy glances, their faces clouded with uncertainty.
The raw power of Long Su's minions was undeniable, each Skeleton Warrior who stood in front matching the girls in strength.
And their numbers were above them.
Even Captain Cai Yan's own units were not as formidable, because until now she didn't have a single unit that reached the beginner soldier level other than her general.
The hunters' bows and arrows and the weapons of her units have no advantage in dealing with the Skeleton soldier's at this time.
The Skeleton is not afraid of bows and arrows.
Unless the soul fire is destroyed by a direct attack, these arrows that can penetrate other enemies or even cause serious injuries will have no other effect on them except shattering the armor and bones.
Tian Rong, typically unshaken by danger, couldn't suppress the unease that gripped his heart.
The chill emanating from the black ice skeleton figures above the trees was palpable, their icy presence promising violence and life-threatening even for himself.
As the two groups stood at a tense standstill, each member of the Silver Wings Hunting Group considered their next move, the imminent danger pressing heavily upon them.
Cai Yan intervened, her voice smooth and diplomatic. "Everyone, calm yourselves. Tian Rong, put away your weapon. We've not yet reached a point of no return with Long Su."
She placed a firm hand on Tian Rong's shoulder, silently urging her to stand down.
Turning her gaze to Long Su, Cai Yan attempted to reason with him. "My friend, luck may have played a part in your victory against the black-skinned wolves, but we cannot deny your strength."
" However, our hunting group's druid requires the wolves' bodies for urgent purposes. Surely we can come to an agreement?"
" Perhaps you could part with some bodies or magic cores?"
Long Su met Cai Yan's gaze with unflinching determination. "Captain Cai, these peak-soldier-level monsters are not something I'm willing to part with on a beautiful woman request."
" Our relationship is not so deep as to warrant such a request."
As he surveyed Cai Yan, Long Su couldn't help but note the changes in her armor.
Clad in light armor, she exuded an air of strength and enchantment.
was wearing light armor at this time.
There was an enchanted aura on the armor, and the defensive performance of the equipment must be good.
Moreover, while this armor has defensive power, it also looks very good-looking.
It has a hollow shape, dense patterns, and prominent protection in key parts, making the chest even larger.
The waistline of the light armor narrows, making Captain Cai Yan's overall shape more plump, full of a different charm, and the sense of sight of a female warrior
Despite the tensions, Long Su couldn't deny the allure of Captain Cai Yan's commanding presence.
"We won't let you hand it over for nothing; I'm willing to exchange it with you."
Cai Yan's voice one's again was heard, making Long Su take a deep thought.
As he weighed his options, he remained keenly aware of the delicate balance between his own ability and his chance of his repetition if he tried to kill a full hunting group in less than a week since hisarrival to the new world.
Captain Cai Yan took out a silver-colored magic core from her space equipment and continued
"This is also a beginner-level soldier magic core. I want to exchange the magic core of the dark-skinned wolf with you. What do you think?"
"It looks pretty good. But its just a beginner-level- magic core,why should I change it with my beak- level core ?"
Long Su took out the dark-skinned wolf magic core, put it in his hand, blew gently, and then looked at the people opposite.
"Then what do you want!?"The Druid Huang Kun couldn't help but ask after seeing the magic core and the desire feelings from her tamed wolves.
"Let's see what you can offer, and remember you're the one who wants things from me, not the opposite, so watch your words littl girl."
Long su said
" Let's do this. I'll exchange two more black iron-level magic cores with you."
Captain Cai Yan's expression was complicated.
In the past, as long as she spoke, not many people would reject her like this.
Although she disdained the use of beauty, but her beauty still provided a great help to her life.
And she sure that long su looked at her many times with deep eyes.
And even now he looks at her chest more than one time.
Long Su, indifferent to the ongoing negotiations, calmly instructed, "Send over the magic cores. I wish to examine them before reaching a decision."
His primary interest lay in assessing the core's unique characteristics, with little concern for the actual transaction.
Tian Rong, protective of her group's assets, protested, "Sister Yan, beware! He may attempt to steal our magic cores!"
Cai Yan, however, dismissed her teammate's concerns with a reassuring smile.
"Have faith, Tian Rong. I do not believe Long Su would resort to such treachery." With a gentle push, she brushed aside Tian Rong's outstretched hand and cast the two magic cores toward Long Su.
Sending a ice skeleton to retrieve the cores, Long Su weighed their worth, casting a discerning eye upon the Silver Wings party.
Their wealth was evident in their attire—enchanted gear adorned each member, indicative of both deep pockets and supportive backgrounds.
Considering the lucrative nature of the transaction, Long Su felt any misgivings towards them dissipate.
A slight smile graced his lips as he acquiesced to the deal.
"Your generosity is commendable, Captain Cai Yan. We have an agreement." True to his word, Long Su produced the coveted black-skinned magic core and casually tossed it to Cai Yan, solidifying their deal .